WO2006059463A1

WO2006059463A1 - Lamp holder, backlight device using the lamp holder, and display device using the same

Info

Publication number: WO2006059463A1
Application number: PCT/JP2005/020473
Authority: WO
Inventors: Tatsuya Kudari; Yoshiki Takata
Original assignee: Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha
Priority date: 2004-11-30
Filing date: 2005-11-08
Publication date: 2006-06-08
Also published as: US7677757B2; US20100157613A1; US7946749B2; US20080143915A1; US20100128466A1; US8087813B2

Abstract

A lamp holding section (23) capable of holding a tubular cold-cathode tube (17) is installed on an installation plate (21) through a connection section (28). The lamp holding section (23) is of an annular shape with ends that surrounds the cold-cathode tube (17). That surface of the lamp holding section (23) which faces the cold-cathode tube (17) has recesses (34). The recesses (34) are each formed in the surface facing the cold-cathode tube (17), between a connection portion connecting the connection section (28) and a fore-end section of the lamp holding section. The recesses (34) allow the lamp holding section (23) to deflect so as to be displaced in the direction in which the fore-end sections depart from the peripheral surface of the cold-cathode tube (17).

Description

Specification

Lamp holder, backlight device using the same, and display device using the same

Technical field

The present invention relates to a lamp holder, a backlight device using the same, and a display device using the same.

Background art

[0002] For example, a liquid crystal panel used in a liquid crystal display device such as a liquid crystal television does not emit light, and therefore requires a backlight device as an external lamp. This backlight device is installed on the back side of the liquid crystal panel. Roughly, the base is made of metal and the surface on the liquid crystal panel side is open, and a large number of lamps are housed in the base as lamps. Equipped with a cold cathode tube and a large number of optical members (such as a diffusion sheet) that are arranged in the opening of the base and efficiently emit light emitted from the cold cathode tube toward the liquid crystal panel. A lamp clip is provided for holding the cold-cathode tube forming the base with respect to the base.

[0003] As an example of the lamp clip as described above, one described in Patent Document 1 below is known. This is made of synthetic resin and is attached to the inner surface of the base, the mounting plate force, a locking part that protrudes toward the base and is inserted into the mounting hole of the base and can be locked to its periphery, and mounting A lamp holding portion that protrudes from the plate to the opposite side of the locking portion and can be held so as to surround the peripheral surface of the cold cathode tube. Among these, the lamp holding part has a c-shaped cross section that opens upward, and can be elastically deformed by opening outward as the cold cathode tube is attached or detached.

Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-210126

Disclosure of the invention

Problems to be solved by the invention

[0004] By the way, the thickness of the cold-cathode tube has a situation that it is inevitable that the product varies slightly due to a manufacturing error, and the lamp holding portion for holding such a cold-cathode tube is inevitable. There were the following problems in setting the size. In other words, if the dimension of the lamp holder is set with reference to the coldest cathode tube having the thickest tolerance, it occurs between the lamp holder and the cold cathode tube when a relatively thin cold cathode tube is attached. Since the clearance becomes too large, the cold-cathode tube will have a large rattling.

[0006] Contrary to the above, if the dimensions of the lamp holder are set with reference to the coldest cathode tube with the narrowest tolerance, the lamp holder will be opened and deformed this time when a relatively thick cold cathode tube is attached. The power required for the process becomes excessive. Even if it is installed, the elasticity of the lamp holder becomes too large, and the cold cathode tube is urged in the direction of disengagement due to the elasticity, and the cold cathode tube is easily detached. In short, it was unsatisfactory in terms of attaching / detaching workability and holding performance. However, even if the big lamp holding part that reduces the resilience of the lamp holding part is formed into a thin wall, there are limitations in terms of molding technology and strength, and it has been difficult to respond.

[0007] The present invention has been completed based on the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to suppress rattling while maintaining good detachability and holding performance.

Means for solving the problem

[0008] As a means for achieving the above object, a lamp holder according to the present invention is for attaching a tubular lamp, and has a ring-like shape surrounding the peripheral surface of the lamp. A lamp holding portion that is elastically openable and deformable with attachment / detachment of the lamp is connected to the mounting portion, and an end portion of the surface of the lamp holding portion facing the lamp A concave portion is formed at a position between the attachment portion and the connecting portion to allow the lamp holding portion to squeeze so that the end portion is displaced in a direction away from the peripheral surface of the lamp. However, it has characteristics.

In this way, by providing a concave portion at a position between the end portion and the connecting portion with respect to the mounting portion on the surface of the lamp holding portion that faces the lamp, the occurrence of splintering that occurs in the lamp holding portion during opening deformation is reduced. Can be made. Therefore, even if the size of the lamp holder is set so that a relatively thin lamp can be held without rattling, the workability and holding performance when attaching and detaching a relatively thick lamp can be kept good. .

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[0009] According to the lamp holder, the backlight device using the same, and the display 1-equipment using the lamp holder according to the present invention, even if the lamp thickness varies due to manufacturing errors, It is possible to suppress the rattling of the lamp while maintaining good detachability and holding performance.

Brief Description of Drawings

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view schematically showing a liquid crystal display device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing a liquid crystal display device

[Figure 3] Front view of lamp clip

[Figure 4] Top view of the lamp clip

[Figure 5] Bottom view of lamp clip

[Fig.6] Enlarged front view showing the state before mounting the narrowest cold cathode fluorescent lamp in the tolerance range

[Fig.7] Enlarged front view showing a state where the narrowest cold-cathode tube is installed in the tolerance range

[Figure 8] Enlarged front view with the narrowest cold-cathode tube in the tolerance range

[Fig. 9] Enlarged front view showing the state before installing the thickest CCFL in the tolerance range

[Fig. 10] Enlarged front view showing the state where the thickest cold cathode tube in the tolerance range is being installed

[Fig. 11] Enlarged front view showing the state where the largest cold cathode tube in the tolerance range is installed

FIG. 12 is an enlarged front view showing a lamp holding portion according to (1) of another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is an enlarged front view showing a lamp holding portion according to (2) of another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is an enlarged front view showing a lamp holder according to (3) of another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 15 is an enlarged front view showing a lamp holder according to (4) of another embodiment of the present invention.

'· Crystal display device ¾ display device)

12 · '· Backlight device

17 · '· Cold cathode tube (lamp)

20 · '· Lamp clip (lamp holder)

21 · · · Mounting plate (Mounting part)

23 · '· Lamp holder

27 · '' · Arm

28-Connecting part (Mounting part) 32, 33… Point contact

34 ... recess

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[0012] Embodiment>

An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In the present embodiment, a lamp clip 20 used in the backlight device 12 of the liquid crystal display device 10 is illustrated. In the following, the vertical direction will be described with reference to each drawing, and the horizontal direction will be described with reference to FIG.

First, an overview of the entire liquid crystal display device 10 will be described. As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the liquid crystal display device 10 roughly includes a rectangular liquid crystal panel 11 and a backlight device 12 as an external light source, which are integrally formed by a bezel 13 or the like. It is supposed to be retained. Among these, the liquid crystal panel 11 which is a display panel is configured such that a pair of glass substrates are bonded together with a predetermined gap therebetween, and liquid crystal is sealed between the two glass substrates. One glass substrate has switching elements (for example, TFTs) connected to mutually orthogonal source lines and gate lines, and the other glass substrate has R, G, B pixel electrodes in a matrix. Is provided.

Next, the backlight device 12 will be described. The backlight device 12 includes a rectangular metal base 14 having an open top surface and a plurality of optical members 15 (in order from the lower side in the figure) that are attached so as to cover the opening of the base 14. A diffusion plate, a diffusion sheet, a lens sheet, an optical sheet), a frame 16 for holding these optical members 15 on the base 14, a cold cathode tube 17 which is a lamp accommodated in the base 14, and a cold cathode tube Excluding the holder 18 made of rubber (for example, silicon rubber) for holding both ends of the lamp 17, the cold cathode tube 17 group and the lamp holder 19 that collectively covers the holder 18 group, and both ends of the cold cathode tube 17 And a lamp clip 20 for holding the intermediate part.

[0015] The cold cathode tube 17 has a long and narrow tubular shape in one direction, and a large number (in FIG. 1), the length direction (axial direction) of which coincides with the long side direction of the base 14. 18) It is housed in the base 14 in a state of being parallel to each other. The outer diameter of the cold cathode tube 17 is limited to about 6 to 7% due to manufacturing errors, for example, about 3 or 4 mm. May increase or decrease.

[0016] The lamp clip 20 is made of synthetic resin (for example, polycarbonate), and includes a mounting plate 21 addressed to the bottom wall surface of the base 14, and the mounting plate 21 has a locking portion 22 and a lamp holding portion. 23 and pin 24 are provided. A plurality of lamp clips 20 can be attached to the base 14 so that each cold cathode tube 17 can be held at two or three different locations in the length direction. The entire lamp clip 20 is colored, for example, in white so that a situation where light emitted from the cold cathode tube 17 is blocked or reflected is less likely to occur.

The mounting plate 21 is formed in an elongated rectangular shape along the short side direction of the base 14 (direction perpendicular to the length direction of the cold cathode tubes 17). On the lower surface of the mounting plate 21 (the surface facing the base 14 and the surface to be attached to the base 14), as shown in FIG. 3, there is a locking portion 22 for fixing the lamp clip 20 to the base 14 below ( Base 14 side). A pair of locking portions 22 are provided on the mounting plate 21, and both locking portions 22 are substantially equal from both ends of the mounting plate 21 in the long side direction of the mounting plate 21 as shown in FIGS. 3 and 5. They are arranged at a distance from each other, and the short side direction of the mounting plate 21 is both arranged at the center position.

As shown in FIG. 3, the locking portion 22 includes a base portion 25 suspended from the lower surface of the mounting plate 21 and a diagonally upper side from the tip portion of the base portion 25 (the mounting plate 21 side while being separated from the base portion 25). ) And a pair of elastic locking pieces 26 extending toward the surface. Both elastic locking pieces 26 are formed in a cantilever shape connected to both side surfaces of the distal end portion of the base portion 25, and can be elastically deformed along the direction of contact with and separating from the base portion 25 using the connection portion as a fulcrum. . The locking portion 22 can be inserted into each mounting hole 14a provided through the corresponding position in the base 14, and a step formed at the tip of the elastic locking piece 26 is a mounting hole 14a. The back edge of the base plate is allowed to be locked, and this is the locking surface 26a for the base 14.

[0019] On the upper surface of the mounting plate 21 (the surface facing the cold cathode tube 17, the surface on the opening side of the base 14), the middle portion of the cold cathode tube 17 excluding both longitudinal ends is held. A lamp holding portion 23 is provided to project upward. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the lamp holding portion 23 is positioned equidistant from both end positions in the long side direction of the mounting plate 21 (specifically, a position outside the locking portion 22), and There are a total of three at approximately the center position. Each lamp holding portion 23 is arranged at the center position in the short side direction of the mounting plate 21. As shown in FIG. 6, the lamp holding portion 23 can surround the entire peripheral surface of the cold cathode tube 17 as a whole, and has an end that opens upward to allow the cold cathode tube 17 to be attached and detached. It is formed in a ring shape. Specifically, the lamp holding portion 23 includes a pair of arm portions 27 to which the base portions of each other are connected, and both arm portions 27 are connected to a connecting portion 28 that is suspended from the upper surface of the mounting plate 21. The cold-cathode tube 17 can be held at a position lifted from the mounting plate 21 by a predetermined height. Both arm portions 27 are formed in a cantilever shape in which the root portion protrudes outward (opposite to each other) along the horizontal direction, and then extends inward and obliquely upward (towards each other). And are symmetrical to each other. Both arm portions 27 have a space between the tip ends that is narrower than the minimum outer diameter of the tolerance range of the cold cathode tube 17, and the cold cathode tube 17 can be attached and detached through this gap. At the same time, it can be elastically opened and deformed as it is attached and detached (elastically deformable while widening the gap between the tip portions).

[0021] On the outer surfaces of the distal end portions of both arm portions 27, guide portions 29 are provided to protrude outward and obliquely upward so as to be separated from each other. The inner surfaces of both guide portions 29 are both guide surfaces 29a formed in a taper shape, and the distance between both guide surfaces 29a gradually increases as it goes upward. In other words, since the reception opening for the cold cathode tube 17 in the lamp holding portion 23 gradually increases toward the front side in the mounting direction, the cold cathode tube 17 can be easily attached. Both guide surfaces 29a are formed so as to be substantially perpendicular to each other.

[0022] The inner peripheral surfaces of both arm portions 27 are provided with three gentle arc surfaces 30, 31 formed at the root portion and near the tip portions, and the virtual surfaces of the arc surfaces 30, 31 are provided. When tangents are connected, a regular triangle is formed. Each of the arc surfaces 30, 31 is formed more gently than the peripheral surface of the cold cathode tube 17, in other words, the curvature of each of the arc surfaces 30, 31 is smaller than the curvature of the peripheral surface of the cold cathode tube 17. Is set. Of the arcuate surfaces 30 and 31, both arcuate surfaces 30 on the tip side of both arm portions 27 are point contact portions 32 that can make point contact with the cold cathode tube 17 in the circumferential direction. The center of the arcuate surface 31 on the side is a point contact portion 33 that can make point contact with the cold cathode tube 17 in the circumferential direction. The two point contact portions 32 on the distal end side of the both arm portions 27 can press the cold cathode tube 17 upward, that is, from the direction in which the cold cathode tube 17 is removed. Of the base of both arms 27 Since the arc surface 31 is formed so that the central portion in the circumferential direction is deepest, it is possible to guide the cold cathode tube 17 to be attached to the central position. In the mounted state, the point contact portions 32 and 33 are positioned at the vertices of an isosceles triangle or an equilateral triangle, although depending on the thickness of the cold cathode tube 17 (see FIGS. 8 and 11). In addition, the connecting portion between the arc surface 30 on the distal end side of the arm portion 27 and the guide surface 29a described above has a round shape.

[0023] Note that, even when the thickness of the cold-cathode tube 17 to be mounted is the minimum value in the tolerance range, the lamp holding portion 23 has both arms 27 elastically opened and deformed slightly in the mounted state. The point contact portions 32 and 33 are formed in such a size that they can be held in contact with the peripheral surface of the cold cathode tube 17 without rattling.

[0024] Recesses 34 are provided on the inner peripheral surfaces of both arm portions 27 (surfaces facing the cold cathode tubes 17). Specifically, the recess 34 is formed between adjacent circular arc surfaces 30 and 31 of the inner peripheral surface of the arm portion 27 (between the tip portion and the root portion of the arm portion 27, that is, between the connection portion to the connection portion 28). In addition, it is formed in an arc shape that is steeper than each arc surface 30, 31 (having a relatively large curvature and a relatively small curvature radius). The concave portion 34 is formed over the entire width of the arm portion 27, and is formed so as to be deeper in the central portion in the circumferential direction. The outer peripheral surface (surface opposite to the surface facing the cold cathode tube 17) of the arm portion 27 where the concave portion 34 is provided is the outer side, that is, the cold portion corresponding to the concave portion 34 of the arm portion 27. The arm part 27 is formed so as to have a substantially uniform thickness over almost the entire length. The arm 27 is allowed to open and deform with the base portion of the portion provided with the recess 34 as a fulcrum, that is, the distal end is allowed to be displaced in a direction away from the peripheral surface of the cold cathode tube 17. Has been. Thus, the elastic force of the arm portion 27, in other words, the operation force required to open and deform the arm portion 27 is reduced compared to the case where no recess is provided. Further, the arm portion 27 has an extended surface distance (arm length) from the root portion to the tip portion which is a free end by the amount that the portion provided with the recess 34 bulges outward.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a pin 24 that can come into contact with the optical member 15 is provided on the upper surface of the mounting plate 21 so as to protrude upward (in the same direction as the lamp holding portion 23). Pin 24 has rounded tip It is formed in a substantially conical shape (tapered shape), and the optical member 15 can be supported by the tip portion. The height of the pin 24 is set to be about three times larger than the lamp holder 23.For example, when attaching the lamp clip 20 to the base 14, the operator grasps the pin 24 and works. It is possible to do. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the pin 24 is arranged at an intermediate position between the leftmost lamp holding portion 23 and the central lamp holding portion 23 and at a position corresponding to the back side of the locking portion 22. In addition, the surface of the mounting plate 21 is arranged so as to overlap a part of the locking portion 22.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, abutting portions 35 and 36 that can abut against the upper surface of the base 14 at the time of mounting are provided on the lower surface of the mounting plate 21 so as to protrude downward. The abutting portions 35 and 36 are provided at three locations on the mounting plate 21 at the center in the long side direction and in the vicinity of both end locations, both of which are formed in an arcuate cross section. Of these, the central abutting portion 35, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, is arranged at the central position in the short side direction of the mounting plate 21 and is in the shape of a spherical crown capable of making point contact with the base 14. Is formed. On the other hand, both abutting portions 36 are formed in a bowl shape extending in the short side direction of the mounting plate 21, and can be in line contact with the base 14 in the same direction. Further, both contact portions 36 are arranged on the mounting plate 21 closer to the ends than the lamp holding portions 23 at both ends. The protruding amount of each contact portion 35, 36 from the mounting plate 21 is the same as the contact portion 35, 36, even if a clearance between the mounting plate 21 and the base 14 occurs during mounting due to a manufacturing error of the lamp clip 20. The size is set such that the mounting plate 21 can be warped by contacting 36 with the base 14.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, a positioning pin 37 that can be fitted into a positioning hole 14b provided in the base 14 is provided at the center in the length direction of the contact portion 36 at the left end. It has been. If the mounting plate 21 is in the reverse direction when the lamp clip 20 is mounted on the base 14, the positioning pin 37 is misaligned with the positioning hole 14b, thereby preventing erroneous mounting. RU

[0028] The present embodiment has the above-described structure, and the operation thereof will be described next. While the liquid crystal panel 11 is manufactured, the backlight device 12 is assembled. When assembling the backlight device 12, first, the work of attaching each lamp clip 20 to the base 14 is performed. [0029] While holding the pin 24 of the lamp clip 20, the mounting plate 22 is aligned with the locking portions 22 with the mounting holes 14a of the base 14 and the positioning pins 37 with the positioning holes 14b. Press 21 against the top surface of base 14. Then, each locking portion 22 is inserted into the corresponding mounting hole 14a, and the positioning pin 37 is fitted into the positioning hole 14b. In the process in which the locking portion 22 is inserted into the mounting hole 14a, both elastic locking pieces 26 are elastically deformed so as to approach the base portion 25 once by engaging with the peripheral edge on the front side of the mounting hole 14a. Then, the locking surface 26a is restored and locked to the peripheral edge on the back side of the mounting hole 14a (see FIG. 3). As a result, the lamp clip 20 is held attached to the base 14.

[0030] After each lamp clip 20 is attached to the base 14, the operation of attaching the cold cathode tube 17 is performed. As shown in FIG. 1, the cold-cathode tubes 17 are held by the lamp clips 20 in a state where two holders 18 are assembled together by attaching holders 18 to both ends thereof.

[0031] Incidentally, as described above, there is a situation that the thickness of the cold cathode tube 17 is inevitably caused to vary slightly from product to product due to manufacturing errors. However, as will be described in detail below, according to the lamp clip 20 of this embodiment, the cold cathode tube 17 having any thickness within the tolerance range can be held well. .

First, when the outer diameter dimension of the cold cathode tube 17 to be attached is the minimum value in the tolerance range, that is, the case where the thinnest cold cathode tube 17 min that can be manufactured is attached will be described. When the cold cathode tube 17min is pushed downward from the state shown in FIG. 6 while being guided by both guide portions 29 of the lamp holding portion 23, the both arm portions 27 are provided with recesses 34 as shown in FIG. In addition to elastically opening and deforming with the base side part at the ridge as a fulcrum, the gap between the two ends is widened, allowing the cold cathode tube 17 min to enter.

[0033] Then, when the cold cathode tube 17min passes between the tips of both arm portions 27, as shown in FIG. 8, both arm portions 27 close to a predetermined position and the point contact portions 32, 33 are connected to the cold cathode tubes. By contacting the peripheral surface of 17 min, the cold cathode tube 17 min is supported at three points. At this time, both the arm portions 27 are not elastically restored to the natural state (the imaginary line in FIG. 8 is the arm portion 27 in the natural state). And ahead Since both point contact portions 32 provided at the end hold the cold cathode tube 17min upward, that is, hold it from the direction of removing the cold cathode tube 17min, the cold cathode tube 17min should be held stably. I can do it. Further, the cold cathode tube 17 min can be guided to the center by the circular arc surface 31 at the base portion of both arms 27. The size of the lamp holding portion 23 may be set so that both arm portions 27 are restored to the natural state when the smallest cold cathode tube 17 min is attached.

[0034] Next, when the outer diameter dimension of the cold cathode tube 17 to be attached is the maximum value in the tolerance range, that is, the case where the thickest cold cathode tube 17ma _X that can be manufactured is attached will be described. From the state shown in FIG. 9, when the cold cathode tube 17ma _X is pushed between the distal ends of both arm portions 27 in the same manner as described above, both arm portions 27 are elastically opened and deformed as shown in FIG. . The amount of deformation of both arm portions 27 at this time is the largest in setting, but both arm portions 27 are easily opened and deformed by being provided with the recesses 34. Compared to the conventional case where no recess is provided, the size is smaller. Therefore, the operating force required to push in the cold cathode tube 17max is reduced.

[0035] Then, when the cold cathode tube 17max is pushed in as far as it will go, as shown in FIG. 11, both arms 27 close to a predetermined position (a position wider than the narrowest cold cathode tube 17min) and contact each point. When the portions 32 and 33 are brought into contact with the peripheral surface of the cold cathode tube 17max, the cold cathode tube 17max is held in the mounted state (the imaginary line in FIG. 11 is the arm portion 27 in the natural state). At this time, the gap between the tip portions of both arm portions 27 is wider than that of the thinnest cold cathode tube 17 min, so the cold cathode tube 17max is moved in the removal direction by the repulsive force of both arm portions 27. There is concern about the situation of being pushed out. However, since the elastic force of both arm portions 27 is reduced by the recesses 34 as described above, the cold cathode tube 17ma _X is less likely to be urged in the removing direction, so that the cold cathode tube 17max can be stably stabilized. It has become possible to hold. Also, when removing the cold cathode tube 17, both arm portions 27 are elastically opened and deformed, but the operating force required at that time can be reduced in the same way. The

When all the cold cathode tubes 17 are attached as described above, the lamp holder 19 is attached, and the optical member 15 and the frame 16 are assembled to the base 14 in this order, whereby the knocklight device 12 is formed. The backlight device 12 and the liquid crystal panel 11 are connected together by the bezel 13. The liquid crystal display device 10 is formed by physically assembling (see FIG. 1).

[0037] As described above, according to the present embodiment, the end of the lamp holding portion 23 facing the cold cathode tube 17 is cooled at a position between the end and the connecting portion with respect to the connecting portion 28. Since the recess 34 is provided to allow the lamp holder 23 to squeeze in a direction away from the peripheral surface of the cathode tube 17, the occurrence of sprinkling in the lamp holder 23 during opening deformation is reduced. That power S. Therefore, even if the lamp holder 23 is set so that a relatively thin cold cathode tube 17 min can be held without rattling, the workability and holding performance when attaching and detaching the relatively thick CCFL 17 max Can keep good. As a result, even if the thickness of the cold cathode tube 17 varies from product to product due to manufacturing errors, it is possible to suppress rattling of the cold cathode tube 17 while maintaining good detachability and holding performance.

[0038] Further, since the concave portion 34 is formed in an arc shape such that the central portion in the circumferential direction is deeply recessed, it is possible to alleviate stress concentration when the lamp holding portion 23 opens and deforms. When the clip 20 is resin-molded, the molten resin material is easy to flow in the mold, which is suitable for manufacturing.

[0039] In addition, the surface of the lamp holder 23 where the recess 34 is provided is opposite to the surface facing the cold cathode tube 17, and is formed so as to bulge away from the cold cathode tube 17. Since the lamp holder 23 is formed so as to have a substantially uniform thickness over almost the entire length, the stress concentration is reduced compared to the part of the lamp holder where the concave portion is locally thinned. In addition, the resin material in the molten state is easy to flow in the mold when the lamp clip 20 is molded, which is suitable for manufacturing.

[0040] Further, the lamp holding portion 23 includes a pair of arm portions 27 extending symmetrically in opposite directions from the connecting portion 28, and the both arm portions 27 are provided with the recesses 34, respectively. It is possible to reduce the resilience of 27 uniformly and to improve the workability and holding performance.

[0041] Of the surface of the lamp holding portion 23 facing the cold cathode tube 17, point contact with the peripheral surface of the cold cathode tube 17 at the tip position of both arm portions 27 and the root position of both arm portions 27. Possible point contact parts 32, 33 are provided so that the cold cathode tube 17 can be supported at three points. Therefore, the cold cathode tube 17 is provided by the two point contact parts 32 provided at the tip positions of both arm parts 27 in the holding state. Hold down The cold cathode tube 17 can be stably held.

In addition, arc faces 30, 31 having a curvature smaller than the curvature of the peripheral surface of the cold-cathode tube 17 are formed at the roots of both arm portions 27 of the surfaces of the lamp holder 23 facing the cold-cathode tube 17. By forming, the point contact portion 33 is provided at the center position, so that the attached cold cathode tube 17 can be moved to the center and stable holding can be achieved.

[0043] Further, since the lamp clip 20 is made of a synthetic resin, the manufacturing becomes easy and the cost S can be reduced.

[0044] Since the lamp clip 20 is white, it is less likely that the lamp clip 20 itself blocks or reflects the light emitted from the cold cathode tube 17 as compared with the case where the lamp clip is black. As a result, when the cold cathode tube 17 is turned on and the liquid crystal display device 10 is displayed, the pin 24 becomes difficult to be visually recognized by the viewer (a reduction in luminance or the like is prevented), so the display performance of the liquid crystal display device 10 Will be good.

[0045] <Other embodiments>

The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described with reference to the above description and drawings. For example, the following embodiments are also included in the technical scope of the present invention.

(1) In the above-described embodiment, the force shown in the case where the concave portions 34 are provided in both the arm portions 27, for example, as shown in FIG. 12, the concave portion 34A is provided only in the one arm portion 27. Are also included in the present invention. Conversely, a plurality of recesses may be provided in one arm part.

[0047] (2) In the embodiment described above, a force indicating that the recess 34 is formed in an arc shape along the circumferential direction on the inner surface of the arm portion 27. For example, as shown in FIG. Those formed in the above are also included in the present invention. Even in this case, the stress concentration can be alleviated by rounding the corner portion of the recess 34B.

(3) In the above-described embodiment, the arm portion 27 has a substantially uniform thickness over almost the entire length. For example, as shown in FIG. 14, a portion of the arm portion 27 provided with the recess 34C. A form in which the minute portion is locally thin is also included in the present invention. Even in this case, the stress concentration can be alleviated if the recess 34C is formed in an arc shape along the circumferential direction.

(4) In the embodiment described above, the surface of the lamp holder 23 facing the cold cathode tube 17 That is, a force indicating that the arc surfaces 31 are formed at the base portions of the both arm portions 27. For example, as shown in FIG. 15, a flat surface 31A is also included in the present invention. Similarly, it is possible to replace the circular arc surface 30 provided at the tip of the arm portion 27 with a flat surface. Also in this case, the arm portion 27 can be brought into point contact with the cold cathode tube 17. Furthermore, a curved surface other than a circular arc surface or a flat surface may be formed.

[0050] (5) In the above embodiment, the lamp holding unit 23 supports the cold cathode tube 17 at three points. However, the point contact point may be set to three points or less. Further, the present invention includes a lamp holding portion in surface contact with the peripheral surface of the cold cathode tube 17 in the circumferential direction.

(6) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the cold cathode tube 17 is used as a lamp has been shown. However, for example, a lamp using another type of lamp such as a hot cathode tube is also included in the present invention.

[0052] (7) In the above-described embodiment, the force S shown in the backlight device 12 in which the lamp clip 20 is attached to the substantially box-shaped base 14, for example, the lamp tip against the plate-like base from which the peripheral wall is removed. What attaches 20 is also contained in this invention.

(8) In the above embodiment, the force shown when the lamp clip 20 is white may be colorless and transparent, or may be translucent and milky white. In this way, the lamp clip 20 can easily transmit the light emitted from the cold cathode tube 17, and the situation where the light is blocked or reflected is further less likely to occur. Accordingly, when the cold cathode tube 17 is turned on to display the liquid crystal display device 10, the pin 24 becomes difficult for the viewer to visually recognize (a reduction in luminance or the like is prevented). The display performance is further improved. Further, the present invention also includes the lamp clip 20 having a color other than those described above.

(9) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the polycarbonate is used with the lamp clip 20 as the synthetic resin material is shown, but other synthetic resin materials may be used. Further, the material of the lamp tip 20 is not limited to the synthetic resin material, and other types of materials can be used. Even when a synthetic resin material other than polycarbonate or a material other than a synthetic resin material is used, the color of the lamp clip 20 can be white, colorless and transparent, or translucent and milky.

[0055] (10) The present invention is also applicable to a liquid crystal display device using a switching element other than TFT. It is. Further, the present invention can be applied to a liquid crystal display device for monochrome display in addition to a liquid crystal display device for color display.

(11) Although the liquid crystal display device has been described in the above-described embodiment, the present invention can be applied to other display devices that use a backlight device in addition to the liquid crystal.

Claims

The scope of the claims

[1] For mounting a lamp having a tubular shape, which has an end ring surrounding the peripheral surface of the lamp, and a lamp holder that can be elastically opened and deformed when the lamp is attached or detached It is configured to be connected to the part,

Of the surface of the lamp holding portion facing the lamp, the lamp holding is performed so that the end portion is displaced in a direction away from the peripheral surface of the lamp at a position between the end portion and the connecting portion with respect to the mounting portion. A lamp holder, wherein a concave portion is formed to allow the portion to bend.

[2] The lamp holder according to claim 1, wherein the concave portion is formed in an arc shape that is deeply recessed toward a central portion.

[3] The surface of the lamp holding portion on the side opposite to the facing surface in the portion where the concave portion is provided is

The range of claim 1 is characterized in that it is formed so as to swell in a direction away from the lamp, and the lamp holding part is formed to have a substantially uniform thickness over substantially the entire length. Lamp holder.

[4] The surface of the lamp holding portion on the side opposite to the facing surface in the portion where the concave portion is provided is

The lamp force is formed so as to swell in a direction away from the lamp force, and the lamp holding portion is formed to have a substantially uniform thickness over substantially the entire length. Lamp holder.

[5] The lamp holding portion includes a pair of arm portions extending symmetrically in opposite directions from the mounting portion,

2. The lamp holder according to claim 1, wherein the recess is provided in each of the arm portions.

[6] The lamp holding portion includes a pair of arm portions extending symmetrically in opposite directions from the mounting portion,

3. The lamp holder according to claim 2, wherein the concave portion is provided in each of the arm portions.

[7] The lamp holding portion includes a pair of arm portions extending symmetrically in opposite directions from the mounting portion, 4. The lamp holder according to claim 3, wherein the concave portion is provided in each of the arm portions.

[8] The lamp holding portion includes a pair of arm portions extending symmetrically in opposite directions from the mounting portion,

Of the surface of the lamp holding portion facing the lamp, a point contact portion capable of making point contact with the lamp is provided at a tip position of the both arm portions and a root position of the both arm portions. The lamp holder according to claim 1, wherein three points can be supported.

[9] The lamp holding portion includes a pair of arm portions that extend symmetrically in opposite directions from the mounting portion,

A point contact portion capable of making point contact with the lamp is provided at a tip position of the both arm portions and a root position of the both arm portions of the lamp holding portion facing the lamp. 3. The lamp holder according to claim 2, wherein the lamp can be supported at three points.

[10] The lamp holding portion includes a pair of arm portions extending symmetrically in opposite directions from the mounting portion,

Of the surface of the lamp holding portion facing the lamp, a point contact portion capable of making point contact with the lamp is provided at a tip position of the both arm portions and a root position of the both arm portions. 4. The lamp holder according to claim 3, wherein three points can be supported.

[11] The lamp holding portion includes a pair of arm portions extending symmetrically in opposite directions from the mounting portion,

Of the surface of the lamp holding portion facing the lamp, a point contact portion capable of making point contact with the lamp is provided at a tip position of the both arm portions and a root position of the both arm portions. 6. The lamp holder according to claim 5, wherein the lamp can be supported at three points.

[12] Of the surface of the lamp holding portion facing the lamp, the root portions of the both arm portions are formed in an arc shape having a curvature smaller than the curvature of the peripheral surface of the lamp. The lamp holder according to claim 8, wherein the point contact portion is provided at a central position of the lamp holder.

[13] Of the surfaces of the lamp holding portion facing the lamp, the root portions of the both arm portions are formed in an arc shape having a curvature smaller than the curvature of the peripheral surface of the lamp. The lamp holder according to claim 9, wherein the point contact portion is provided at a central position.

[14] Of the surfaces of the lamp holding portion facing the lamp, the root portions of the both arm portions are formed in an arc shape having a curvature smaller than the curvature of the peripheral surface of the lamp. The lamp holder according to claim 10, wherein the point contact portion is provided at a central position.

[15] Of the surfaces of the lamp holding portion facing the lamp, the root portions of the both arm portions are formed in an arc shape having a curvature smaller than the curvature of the peripheral surface of the lamp. 12. The lamp holder according to claim 11, wherein the point contact portion is provided at a central position.

[16] The lamp holder according to any one of claims 1 and 15, wherein the lamp holder is made of synthetic resin and white.

[17] A backlight device comprising the lamp holder according to any one of claims 1 to 15 and a tubular lamp.

[18] A backlight device comprising: the lamp holder according to claim 16; and a tubular lamp.

[19] A display device comprising the backlight device according to claim 17 and a display panel.

[20] A display device comprising the backlight device according to claim 18 and a display panel.